Intro to Uphill Inbounds Ski and Ride Day at Bretton Woods
Details
Activity Type: Skiing | Backcountry
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Mark Lepage, Jeffrey Cerier, Michelle G
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001oVWH
Audience: Everyone
Description: Event Information: Interested in learning how to travel uphill on skis or splitboards? Join us for a day of skinning-up and skiing-/riding-down Bretton Woods. This event is for everyone who is new to uphill travel or who would like to practice skinning and transitioning in an in-resort environment. Participants should be proficient downhill skiers/snowboarders, capable of comfortably navigating intermediate or advanced downhill slopes. The event is open to those using splitboards, alpine touring or telemark gear, though instructor familiarity is limited to alpine touring and telemark equipment. We will teach basics on attaching skins, switching bindings, efficient climbing techniques and heat management. Participants should also be capable of climbing 2,000 - 4,000 vertical feet. We may split into faster and slower groups so you can climb at a comfortable pace. For those needing rental of alpine touring or splitboard gear: AMC is pleased to offer substantially reduced pricing through a local retailer. Further details available upon request. Contact the leaders for questions and further details. This will be a relatively rigorous activity.
Gear List: Recommended Gear: Skis / Snowboard w/ boots, poles and climbing skins Backpack Helmet Goggles & sunglasses Cell phone Clothing Waterproof shell – jacket & pants Down / synthetic insulating jacket Thermal top & bottom – lightweight / midweight suggested Additional base and / or midlayer(s) Winter hats (2) – medium / heavyweight & lightweight suggested Gloves (2 sets) – medium / heavyweight (waterproof) & lightweight suggested Socks Neck gaiter Food & Drink Water – insulated or otherwise protected from freezing Lunch Snacks + energy bars, etc Other Suggestions Sunscreen, lip balm Hand warmers Baseball hat First aid kit w/ moleskin, ibuprofen, bandages, survival blanket, etc Knife or multi-tool Repair kit – duct tape, straps Trail map
The AMC charges a $20 fee for participating in this event Bretton Woods also charges $27 for an uphill ticket which can be purchased in advance on their website or at a ticket window the day of the event. The advance uphill tickets should become available on the Bretton Woods Website during the back half of December. We highly recommend purchasing the ticket in advance to ensure availability and save time the morning of the event.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!